Most people are not aware whether they are pre-diabetic and most who know they are, are not doing anything about it, say U.S. health officials. And from the ARIC study, those with prediabetes are found to be at risk for cardiovascular disease with an A1c above 5%.
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FDA Reports 17 Food Companies Have Misleading Product Labels
The FDA warned 17 food makers — including POM and Nestle — that their “misleading” product labels violate federal law. The warning letters say the firms face having their products pulled from grocery shelves if they don’t make changes….
Read More »Panel Calls for Lower Gestational Diabetes Cutoffs
Lower glucose thresholds for gestational diabetes called for by an international consensus panel may double and possibly even triple the number of women diagnosed.
Read More »FDA, Baxter Recall Dialysis System that Can Malfunction
The FDA and manufacturer of the HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO dialysis systems have notified patients of a class I device recall — the FDA’s most serious — after a number of reported injuries and one death….
Read More »Unhealthy Foods Become Less Popular with Increasing Costs — JAMA
Adults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the price of these items increases, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a new report….
Read More »NHS Diabetes Publishes Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Report
The Brits have it right. Provide blood glucose testing supplies to those who have been educated and know what to do with the information.…
Read More »Taking Naps Increases Risk for Diabetes 28-36%
Even intentional napping may increase older adults’ risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a large cohort study.
Read More »One in Five People Who Get Mobility Scooters Develop Diabetes and Heart Disease
They have become a common means of transport for the ageing population. But new research suggests mobility scooters could do more harm than good by increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Read More »FDA Panel Sees User Errors with Insulin Pumps
Diabetics who wear insulin pumps appear more likely to experience problems from improper use than a device defect, members of a U.S. government advisory panel said last week. More education is needed to prevent the most common errors….
Read More »Increased Fat Related to Lack of Sleep
Not getting enough sleep does more damage than just leaving you with puffy eyes. It can cause fat to accumulate around your organs – more dangerous, researchers say, than those pesky love handles and jiggly thighs….
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